RED-TAILED HAWK calling at the Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

While kayaking up the Bill Williams River on June 29, 2013, I watched a Red-tailed Hawk fly into a huge willow tree near the river. I heard it call several times and finally got a short video clip. Forgive the shaky camera, I was in a kayak and the water was smooth but slightly moving.

[@saadahmad2105]

Here's to the greatest voice actor ever existed🙌🏼

[@toradrow777]

Was it trying to imitate the bald eagle?

[@johnwest9756]

Per google search: "Red-tailed hawks
Red-tailed hawks have a raspy scream that calls out for attention. Often their sound is chosen for eagles, other hawks, or heard in the background of scary movies."

[@toradrow777]

@@johnwest9756 I know that. But it just sounded like he was trying to imitate the bald eagle's less regal call.

[@johnwest9756]

I agree, it was interesting to hear it call ... :)

[@lynashmcmash4427]

Hes just a biiiig seagull

[@ophirbactrius8285]

But hey, where is the legendary iconic red tailed hawk screaming? Not this silly squeaking sounds 🥺

[@johnwest9756]

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk/sounds. The Red-tailed Hawk, like most birds, has a variety of calls ... Link has several recorded examples. Say what you may based on your own experience